Finding the Third Proportional to 714,603 and 1,569,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,603 and 1,569,219 is: 3,445,896.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,603 : 1,569,219 = 1,569,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,603/1,569,219 = 1,569,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,603x = 1,569,219 × 1,569,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,603x = 2,462,448,269,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,448,269,961/714,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,896.91
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